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Walt Powell, holding CISSP and CISM certifications, is currently the Lead Field CISO at CDW, leading a team focused on executive risk and security consulting. With experience as a Field CISO and Executive Security Strategist at CDW, Walt assists executives in navigating cybersecurity challenges and maturing security programs. As the Owner of Left Brain Security, Walt develops integrated security programs as a Managing Partner and vCISO. Previous roles include Principal Security Advisor at Optiv Inc, CISO at a Confidential company, and various positions at FishNet Security and Wright Career College, where Walt cultivated expertise in risk management, compliance, and security training. Walt holds multiple degrees and certifications, including a CISO Professional Certification from Carnegie Mellon University and an Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate from Stanford University.